Automotive Seat Polyester Filament Fabric
Woven fabric for automotive seat covers, made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with nylon filaments for enhanced durability and abrasion resistance. The fabric is designed to withstand heavy use and meet automotive industry standards.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is mixed with fibers other than man-made filaments.
This covers polyester staple fabrics mixed with other fibers not specified in other subheadings.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics.
Coated textile fabrics fall under Chapter 59 rather than Chapter 55.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed technical specification sheet including fabric weight, weave type, and fiber composition percentages
• Confirm that the fabric is not coated or laminated with plastics, which would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Keep records of the end-use application in vehicles to support classification
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